Nashville Gunboats Photos

U.S. Navy Gunboats that fought at The Battle of Nashville

Yes, there was a naval battle at Nashville in the Civil War. Seven warships fought hard to push past the Army of Tennessee at Kelley’s Point from December 2 to the 15th in 1984. This was a run-up to the battle of Nashville and resulted in two Medal of Honor recipients by the sailors in blue. Four of the seven gunboats have surviving photos below. Read more about the most under-rated Naval Commander of the American Civil War: Lt. Cdr. Le Roy Fitch of Logansport, Indiana. Annapolis Class of 58′. [FAG id=629] U.S.S. NeoshoU.S.S. CarondeletU.S.S. SilverlakeU.S.S. Fairplay